SatB2-Expressing Neurons Localized in the Parabrachial Nucleus (PBN) (IMAGE)

National Institutes of Natural Sciences

SatB2-Expressing Neurons Localized in the Parabrachial Nucleus (PBN)

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SatB2-expressing neurons localized in the parabrachial nucleus (PBN) of the mouse brainstem encode positive valance and selectively transmit sweet taste signals to the gustatory thalamus (VPMpc).

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Ken-ichiro Nakajima / National Institute for Physiological Sciences

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